$2,349,900
Delray Beach, FL 33444
MLS# B26097811
4 beds | 3 baths | 2010 sqft

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Property Description
Step into a piece of Delray Beach's history with 521 N Swinton Ave, an iconic treasure cherished since 1939. Nestled in the heart of "The Village by the Sea," this historic compound offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern convenience. Just five blocks from vibrant Atlantic Avenue and a leisurely stroll to the beach, this prime corner lot spans over 1/3 acre, delivering an unmatched lifestyle in east Delray Beach. The meticulously maintained main house boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an office/gym, and an updated kitchen complete with natural gas—perfect for both entertaining and everyday living. For added versatility, a separate guest cottage and workshop provide private spaces for family, friends, or creative pursuits.
Details
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Contract Information
Comp Sale YN: No
Negotiable Seller Concessions YN: Yes
Occupant Type: Vacant
Seller Represented YN: Yes
Listing Date: 2026-11-08
Status: Active
Original List Price: 2349900
List Price: $2,349,900
Current Price: $2,349,900
Listing Service: Full Service
Location and Legal
County Or Parish: Palm Beach
Municipality Type: Incorporated
Municipal Code: 12
Development Name: DEL IDA PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT
Geographic Area: PB06
Subdivision Number: 29
Multiple Offers Accepted: Yes
Special Assessment YN: No
Flood Zone: X
Country: United States
Street Number: 521
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: Swinton
Street Suffix: Avenue
State Or Province: FL
Postal Code: 33444
Postal Code +4: 3969
Subdivision Name: DEL IDA PARK
Area: 4360
Elementary School: Plumosa School of the Arts K-8
Middle Or Junior School: Carver Community
High School: Atlantic
Parcel Number: 12434609290030030
Zoning: R-1-AA (city)
Directions: Atlantic Ave, head North on Swinton, property on East side of Swinton
General Property Information
Total Units In Building: 2
Unit Floor #: 1
Adjusted Area Main: 1996
Living Area Main: 2010
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Accessibility Features YN: No
Attached Carport YN: Yes
Gated Community YN: No
Lot Size Area: 14709
Senior Community YN: No
Outdoor Living Spaces YN: Yes
Furnished: Furnished
Land Lease YN: No
Recreation Lease YN: No
Stories Total: 1
Stories: 1
Fireplace YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Spa YN: No
Equestrian Features YN: No
Guest House YN: Yes
Green Verification YN: No
LP/Assessed Value: 1.45
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Building Area Main: 2010
Building Area Source: Public Records
Year Built: 1939
Attached Garage YN: 1
Carport YN: 1
Carport Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 4
Lot Size Acres: 0.34
Direction Faces: West
Financial Information
Application Required YN: No
Master Association YN: No
Estimated Monthly Assoc Recurring Fee: 0
Membership Fee Required YN: No
Tax Assessed/SOH Value: 1618839
Assessor Market Value: 1618839
Tax Annual Amount: 30599.78
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Legal Description: DEL IDA PARK LT 3 BLK 3 (DEL-IDA PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT)
Office/Member Information
DXORIGMLSID: RML
Dining Area
Formal Dining: 1
Entry Information
Entry Location: Entry Level Living Area Y
Exterior Features
Awning(s): 1
Lighting: 1
Outdoor Shower: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Guest House Area Details
Adjusted Area Guest House: 360
Building Area Guest House: 360
Living Area Guest House: 360
Guest House Features
1 Bath: 1
Efficiency: 1
Kitchen: 1
Leasing Permitted Details
Leasing Permitted YN: Yes
Okay To Lease: 1
Short Term Rentals Allowed: 1
Parking Features
Covered: 1
Decorative: 1
Attached: 1
Attached Carport: 1
Carport: 1
Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Property Condition
Resale: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Co-Ownership
Property Management YN: No
Fencing
Fenced: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Other Area Details
Living Area Other Structures: 400
Other Structures
Cabana: 1
Cottage: 1
Guest House: 1
Shed(s): 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Cable Available: 1
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Sewer Available: 1
Water Available: 1
View
Garden: 1
Pool: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Sprinkler Description
Auto Sprinkler: 1
Leasing Restrictions
Leasing - Max Times Per Year: 365
Leasing - Minimum Number of Days: 1
Water Access
None: 1
Window Features
Drapes: 1
Storm Window(s): 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Cooktop: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater: 1
Water Purifier: 1
Water Softener: 1
Cooktop: 1
Range: 1
Construction Materials
Wood Frame: 1
Interior Features
Bedroom Layout - Split: 1
Cabana Bath: 1
French Doors: 1
Laundry Features
Inside: 1
Levels
One: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Landscaped: 1
Oversized Lot: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Private: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Asphalt: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Water Heater Details
Tankless Water Heater: 1
Water Purifier Details
Water Purifier Owned: 1
Water Softener Details
Water Softener Owned: 1
Capital Contributions
Capital Contributions YN: No
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Wall/Window Unit(s): 1
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only: 1
Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1
Schedule Online: 1
Main Level Rooms
Main Level Bathrooms: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 4
Main Living Area
Entry Level: 1
Master Bedroom/Bath
Master Bdrm - Ground: 1
Membership
No Membership Available: 1
Pets Allowed YN
Yes: 1
Pets Allowed
No Restrictions: 1
Pet Details
Pet Fee YN: No
Other Pet Restrictions: NONE
Pool Size Details
Pool Size (WxL): 30x15
Restrictions
Historic Designation: 1
Storm Protection
Impact Glass: Complete
Other Protection: Complete
Tax Information
City/County: 1
Outdoor Living Spaces
Patio: 1
Patio Details
Patio - Covered: 1
Patio - Open: 1
Room Types
Den: 1
Family Room: 1
Florida Room: 1
Garage Converted: 1
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Main
Master Bedroom: 1
Master Bedroom Level: Main
Price Calculations
Current Price To SqFt: 1169.1
Acreage Description
1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot: 1
Less Than 1 Acre Lot: 1
Status Change Information
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-11-08T19:33:37Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Date: 2026-11-08
Originating Details
Originating System Key: 20261108192252870779000000
Originating System ID: M00000170
Property Features
Dining Area: Formal Dining
Exterior Features: Awning(s); Lighting; Outdoor Shower
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Guest House Features: 1 Bath; Efficiency; Kitchen
Leasing Permitted Details: Okay To Lease; Short Term Rentals Allowed
Parking Features: Covered; Decorative; Attached; Attached Carport; Carport
Property Condition: Resale
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Cooktop; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater; Water Purifier; Water Softener; Cooktop; Range
Water Heater Details: Tankless Water Heater
Water Purifier Details: Water Purifier Owned
Water Softener Details: Water Softener Owned
Construction Materials: Wood Frame
Cooling: Central Air; Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fencing: Fenced
Heating: Central
Interior Features: Bedroom Layout - Split; Cabana Bath; French Doors
Laundry Features: Inside
Levels: One
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Lot Features: Landscaped; Oversized Lot
Main Living Area: Entry Level
Membership: No Membership Available
Other Structures: Cabana; Cottage; Guest House; Shed(s)
Pets Allowed YN: Yes
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Pool Features: In Ground; Private
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Restrictions: Historic Designation
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Shingle
Security Features: Security System; Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer
Sprinkler Description: Auto Sprinkler
Structure Type: House
Tax Information: City/County
Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available; Water Available
View: Garden; Pool
Water Access: None
Water Source: Public
Window Features: Drapes; Storm Window(s)
Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Listing Agent Must Accompany; Schedule Online
Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio
Patio Details: Patio - Covered; Patio - Open
Room Types: Den; Family Room; Florida Room; Garage Converted; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom
Acreage Description: 1/4 To Less Than 1/2 Acre Lot; Less Than 1 Acre Lot
Supplements
The lush backyard is a tropical paradise, featuring a stunning 15'x30' just resurfaced resort-style pool surrounded by mature landscaping, Chicago brick pavers, and an outdoor copper soaking tub for moments of pure relaxation. Every detail of this property celebrates its vintage charm: Cypress wood ceilings, solid oak floors, original glass door knobs, and a 3-tiered antique water fountain are just a few of the exquisite features. Modern upgrades like a hybrid gas/electric pool heater, Impact glass, generator hookup, reverse osmosis water system, and a new irrigation well (2023) and new tankless hot water heater, ensure comfort and peace of mind without compromising the home's historic appeal. With a fully fenced yard, screened rear porch, convertible in-law suite, and a 7-zone sprinkler system, this compound is perfectly designed for privacy and flexibility. And with a walkability score of 10, you can leave the car behind and immerse yourself in all that Delray Beach has to offer—boutique shops, world-class dining, and the sun-soaked shores of the Atlantic. This is more than a home; it's an opportunity to become the next steward of a timeless Delray Beach jewel. Don't let this rare chance slip away—schedule your private tour today!
Room Information
| Room Name | Length | Width | Level |
| Living Room | 19.00 | 14.00 | Main |
| Kitchen | 11.00 | 9.00 | Main |
| Master Bedroom | 13.00 | 12.00 | Main |
| Florida Room | |||
| Garage Converted | |||
| Laundry | |||
| Family Room | |||
| Den |
Listing Office: Compass Florida LLC

Last Updated: November - 08 - 2026
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